by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 16 degrees and certificates in Casino Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 44% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $35,814 one year after completing, rising to $56,062 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, casino management draws strong interest, with 16 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award casino management degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 6.
By level, the 16 awards include 5 certificates, 4 associate degrees and 7 master’s degrees.
Women earned 62% of casino management degrees and certificates in the latest year (10 of 16). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (8) and American Indian or Alaska Native (5).
The most common casino management credential is the master’s degree: 7 of the 16 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to casino management call most for Monitoring, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a casino management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 7 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to casino management, at 53.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 53.6% |
| Some college courses | 25.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 6.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Casino Management, with an average median salary of $89,686; the strongest outlook belongs to Gambling Managers, at 9.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Slot Manager, Casino Manager, Poker Room Manager and Table Games Pit Manager.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to casino management, at 361,669.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Managers | 361,669 | 9.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 166,753 | 2.8% |
Casino Management graduates earn a median $35,814 one year after completing their program, $56,062 after four years and $48,473 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,814 |
| 4 years | $56,062 |
| 5 years | $48,473 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to casino management, with a median salary of $140,375.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Gambling Managers | $140,375 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $38,996 |
Casino Management has 9 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 13,184 degrees a year; the largest are Hospitality Administration/Management, General (7,782), Hotel/Motel Administration/Management (1,756) and Tourism and Travel Services Management (863). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
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